How to View Khatiyan Bihar Online 2026

• Khatiyan is Bihar's equivalent of the Record of Rights (ROR) — the master land ownership document
• Official portal: biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in (Bihar Bhumi) | Bhu-Abhilekh portal for scanned historical records
• The Jamabandi (Register-II) is the updated current Khatiyan maintained by the Anchal (Circle) office
• Bihar has six types of Khatiyan: CS, RS, Raiyati, Sikmi, Bakasht, and Gairmazrua
• Search by: Khata number, Khesra number, owner (Raiyat) name, or registry number
• Downloading reference copies is free; certified copies cost ₹10–₹20 per page at the Anchal office
• All 22 official Indian languages are supported on biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in

The word Khatiyan comes from the Persian/Urdu word "Khata" meaning account. Khatiyan is Bihar's official land revenue account document — recording who owns or possesses a piece of land, what their legal rights are, how much land they hold, and what revenue is owed.

In Bihar's land record system, every plot of land (called a Khesra or plot number) belongs to a specific Khata (land account). The Khatiyan is the document that records all Khesra plots under a single Khata, with the owner's (Raiyat's) name, land area in decimal/acre, land classification, and possession type.

Three terms that confuse people — here is the exact difference:

Bihar maintains six distinct types of Khatiyan based on the category of land and the type of holder:

For most property buyers and owners, the Raiyati Khatiyan and the current Jamabandi (Register-II) are the most relevant.

On the Bihar Bhumi portal (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in):

1. Visit the official Bihar Bhumi portal at biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in
2. On the homepage, click on "भू-अभिलेख" (Land Records / Bhu-Abhilekh) or look for the Jamabandi Panji / ROR section
3. Select your District (Jila) from the dropdown list — Bihar has 38 districts
4. Select your Anchal (Circle) — the revenue sub-division below the district
5. Select your Mouza (village) from the list
6. Choose your search method — the portal offers multiple search options:
   • Khata number
   • Khesra (plot) number
   • Raiyat (owner) name
   • Registry number
   • Mutation date
7. Enter the relevant number or name in the search field
8. Click Search — the Khatiyan (Jamabandi) record will appear showing all Khesra plots under the Khata, with the Raiyat name, area, land type, and possession details
9. Click Print to download the Jamabandi Panji as a PDF

For scanned historical records (Bhu-Abhilekh portal):

For older or original Khatiyan records (CS/RS era scanned documents), visit the Bhu-Abhilekh section of the Bihar Bhumi portal. These scanned records are considered authentic for practical purposes under Bihar's land records digitisation programme.

For advanced or cross-Mouza searches (Bhumi Jankari):

For searching by owner name across multiple Mouzas or for precise plot-level searches, use the Bhumi Jankari Advanced Search portal — accessible from biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in. Click "Advanced Search", enter your parameters (district, Anchal, Mouza), and view all matching land records with Khata and Khatiyan details.

After the Jamabandi record appears on the portal:

1. Verify the details — Raiyat name, Khata number, Khesra numbers, area, and land classification
2. Click the Print button on the record page
3. A print-preview window opens — select Save as PDF in the print dialog to download a digital copy
4. The downloaded PDF is a reference copy for personal use, verification, and preliminary due diligence

For a certified copy with official stamp and signature (required for legal proceedings, property registration, home loan applications, or court filings), visit your Anchal (Circle) office with the Khata number and pay the applicable fee (typically ₹10–₹20 per page for certified extracts).

A Jamabandi / Khatiyan record in Bihar shows:

• Raiyat name: The registered landowner's name
• Khata number: The land account number grouping all plots under this owner
• Khesra numbers: Individual plot numbers under this Khata, each with:
  • Land area (in decimal, acre, or katha)
  • Land classification (irrigated, unirrigated, homestead, pond, etc.)
  • Possession type (self-cultivated, leased, disputed, etc.)
• Remarks: Notes on encumbrances, litigation, or special status

Name not found: Bihar Khatiyan names may be stored in older spelling formats or in Devanagari. Try alternate spellings or switch to Khata number/Khesra number search for more reliable results.

Old records not reflecting recent mutation: The Jamabandi (Register-II) is updated after mutation (Dakhil Kharij) is completed and approved at the Anchal level. If your recent purchase has not been mutated yet, the previous owner's name still appears.

Discrepancy between RoR area and physical plot: Field measurements sometimes differ from recorded area due to boundary disputes or surveying errors. File a rectification (Parimarjan) request at the Anchal office.

Bakasht or Gairmazrua land listed: These land types have specific restrictions on sale and transfer. If your land search returns a Bakasht or Gairmazrua Khatiyan, consult a property lawyer before proceeding with any transaction.

Bihar has a high volume of land disputes — particularly in agricultural belts of central and north Bihar near the Ganga. Checking the Khatiyan before purchase establishes three critical facts. Whether the seller's name actually appears as the registered Raiyat — verbal claims and informal possession are not substitutes. Whether the plot is Raiyati (private, transferable) or Gairmazrua (government/common land, not transferable). Whether any mutation is pending from a previous transaction — which would indicate someone else is already in the process of claiming the land.

For any loan against Bihar property, lenders require the Jamabandi extract alongside the registered sale deed and encumbrance certificate.